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Rock/Stone pile
Habitat
A pile of rocks and stones provides cover for plenty of creatures. Try putting such piles in different places around the garden to encourage as many species as possible.
Insects and invertebrates that use a rock pile in a shady, damp spot will be very different from those using one that receives more sun.
Make sure you use a range of sizes, and do not disturb the pile once built. Birds, insect predators and small mammals will hunt for prey in the pile.
Make the most of your garden
- Dig a shallow depression and place some bigger stones over it – this will attract large creatures seeking shelter, such as toads.
Song thrushes use large stones as anvils to crack open snail shells.